Welcome!
ALERT Register for our Shared Research Facilities Showcase!
When: Monday, October 19th, 2026 from 2pm-5pm
Where: University Club, Ballroom B (second floor)
Who: Open to all Pitt faculty, students, and staff
Light appetizers and drinks will be provided.
Please register here: https://pitt.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2srDXoGkJ933Nrw
Registration is Encouraged but not Required
(hide this warning on this page)The High Throughput Genomics Core (HTGC) is a CAP/CLIA-certified facility offering comprehensive, clinical-grade, next generation sequencing (NGS) and bioinformatics services. Located in the Riviera building on 2nd Avenue, the HTGC supports flexible workflows from nucleic acid extraction and library preparation to sequencing and custom data analysis. Services include DNA/RNA extraction, quality checks, RNA/DNA library prep, NGS, targeted proteomics, lipidomics, metabolomics, pharmacogenomics, and microarray analysis, with options for end-to-end or modular support. Advanced instrumentation includes Illumina NovaSeq X Plus and 6000 platforms, MiSeqDX, Hamilton, Eppendorf, and Tecan liquid handlers, automated extraction systems, and more. HTGC collaborates with UPMC as well as various internal and external academic and for-profit institutions. Learn more about the HTGC on our website.
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Days of the Week |
Hours open |
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Monday – Friday |
8:00 am – 4:00 pm |
| Name | Role | Phone | Location | |
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| Dara Kozak |
Director of Operations (Facility Director)
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412-623-7157
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dlk85@pitt.edu
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350 Technology Drive
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| Fen Guo, PhD, FACMG, FCCMG |
Scientific Director & CLIA/CAP Lab Director
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412-641-4593
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guof3@upmc.edu
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Magee Womens Hospital
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| General Email/Phone |
412-623-7155
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htgc@pitt.edu
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350 Technology Drive
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| Lindsey Kelly, PhD |
Lab Manager
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lmk209@pitt.edu
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350 Technology Drive
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| Josh Lambert |
Project Manager
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jol486@pitt.edu
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350 Technology Drive
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| Gopi Vyas, MS |
Bioinformatics Supervisor
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gov7@pitt.edu
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Remote
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| Henry Tung, PhD |
Bioinformatics Scientist
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het77@pitt.edu
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Remote
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| Sanket Unde, MBA, PMP, ITIL, Six Sigma Green Belt |
Senior Software Engineer
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ssu16@pitt.edu
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Remote
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| Yogita Mayekar, BS, MT, MLT (ASCP)CM |
Omics Laboratory Specialist-Lead
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yam99@pitt.edu
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350 Technology Drive
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| Breanne Weaver |
Omics Laboratory Specialist-Lead
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BMWEAVER@pitt.edu
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350 Technology Drive
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| Swati Banerjee |
Omics Laboratory Specialist-I
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SWB48@pitt.edu
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350 Technology Drive
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| Patrick Walsh |
Omics Laboratory Specialist-I
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PTWALSH1@pitt.edu
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350 Technology Drive
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| Deeksha Remella Vankata |
Omics Laboratory Specialist-I
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deekshar@pitt.edu
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350 Technology Drive
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| Supraja Thirumalai Ananthan Pillai |
Omics Laboratory Specialist-I
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SUPRAJA@pitt.edu
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350 Technology Drive
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| Kyle Chenevert |
Mass Spectrometry Laboratory Specialist-Lead
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KCHNVRT@pitt.edu
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350 Technology Drive
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| Shubham Wakode |
Mass Spectrometry Laboratory Specialist-I
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SHW378@pitt.edu
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350 Technology Drive
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